The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok owner ByteDances appeal of a law that could ban the app. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act is set to go into effect on January 19, the day before President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration. ByteDance claimed the law violates free speech rights, a position the ACLU has supported. The Justice Department defended the law in lower courts, citing concerns that the Chinese government could influence the company and collect data about American citizens.The Supreme Courts response was fast only two days after the company filed its appeal. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 10. Mat SmithThe biggest tech stories you missedTP-Link routers are being investigated by several US authoritiesThe Audi Q6 E-Tron is an OLED dream machineNifty survival horror game Pacific Drive is getting turned into a TV show Mat SmithGet this delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here!YouTube is helping high-profile actors and athletes monetize their AI likenessesIts teaming with talent agency CAA to test likeness management technology.YouTube is teaming up with one of the worlds largest talent agencies, CAA, to help its high-profile actors and athletes monitor their AI likenesses. The platform will test its likeness management technology with unnamed award-winning actors and top NBA and NFL athletes. Down the road, it will announce further testing for top YouTube creators, creative professionals and other talent agencies. Its largely aimed at removing depictions of their likenesses.Continue reading.Apple might give up on turning its iPhone into a monthly subscriptionIts about avoiding regulatory pressures and regulation.Apple is shelving its plans to offer the iPhone for a monthly subscription, according to a Bloomberg report. The idea of an Apple hardware subscription was first rumored in 2022, but a hardware subscription might have required Apple to follow the same regulations as credit card companies. Its part of a retreat from the headaches of financial services. Apple Pay Later shut down in June 2024, replaced with access to Affirm loans in Apple Pay as part of iOS 18, while the Apple Card is also reportedly in limbo as it tries to find a replacement partner for Goldman Sachs.Continue reading.LGs transparent OLED T television can be yours for just $60,000It can flit between transparent and standard modes with the push of a button.LGLGs transparent wireless OLED TV is now available. The 77-inch OLED T has 4K resolution, the companys wireless transmission tech for video and audio and the ability to shift between transparent and opaque modes with the push of a button. And you pay just $60,000 for the privilege. Heres what we thought when we saw it early this year.Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-121550707.html?src=rss

Honda is officially introducing two Series 0 electric vehicle prototypes at CES next year, and the company says they'll be available for purchase around the world sometime in 2026. The vehicles will be based on the futuristic-looking concepts the company presented at CES 2024, including a flagship model called the Saloon that featured an aerodynamic design. They'll be the company's first entries in the Series 0 lineup, which are also expected to feature an advanced driver-assisted system and, over the coming years, AI-powered automated driving features.In addition to presenting the prototypes themselves, Honda will also introduce a new proprietary vehicle operating system that the Series 0 cars will use. Plus, it will give you a look at the SoC powering the vehicles during the event. Honda trailed behind competitors in terms of making the transition to electric vehicles, but its first electric SUV, the Prologue, became one of the best-selling EVs in the US after its release in the country earlier this year. The company will unveil its new EV prototypes during its press conference in Las Vegas that will be held on January 7 at 10:30AM PT/1:30 PM ET. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube, but we'll also keep you updated on the latest news from CES 2025.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/honda-is-unveiling-two-series-0-ev-prototypes-at-ces-2025-120017862.html?src=rss

Whether its justified or not, Apples AirPods have become the default for most iPhone owners in the market for new wireless earbuds. If you use an Android phone, however, the best options arent as obvious. If youre hunting for a new pair yourself, allow us to help: Weve tested countless pairs over the years, so weve broken down our top recommendations for Android users below. Whether you want powerful noise cancellation, a pair thatll survive the gym or just something that plays nice with a Galaxy or Pixel phone, here are our favorite AirPods alternatives for Android. Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget What to look for in wireless earbuds for Android devices For the most part, the features you want from a set of Android earbuds are the same as what you want from any headphones. Pleasing sound quality, a comfortable fit and sufficient battery life are still the foundations. Adequate water resistance is good for workouts, and nobody wants a crummy mic for making calls. Once you approach the $100 range, features like active noise cancellation (ANC), wireless charging, an ambient sound mode (which lets you better hear outside noise without turning off your music) and multipoint connectivity (the ability to pair with multiple devices simultaneously) should be expected. For Android devices specifically, there are a few extras to consider. A dedicated app that makes it easy to switch sound modes, customize the audio profile, locate your earbuds if they ever get misplaced or adjust other settings is strongly preferred. Features like Google Fast Pair or NFC-based pairing, which can help you avoid having to dig through your Bluetooth menu to connect your earbuds for the first time, are also nice perks. Some Android devices can also utilize higher-quality Bluetooth codecs such as aptX Adaptive or Sonys LDAC these arent nearly as important to audio quality as the actual architecture of your earbuds, but they can help wring out a little more detail if the buds are capable enough and youre streaming lossless files. AptX Adaptive can also help reduce latency, which is good for streaming video or gaming. Diversity is Androids greatest strength, but it also means that some wireless earbuds play nicer with certain devices, typically those made by the same company. Recent Samsung earbuds, for instance, come with a few perks that are only available if you use a Galaxy phone. We have a couple of recommendations related to this idea above. Recent updates December 2024: Weve lightly edited this guide for clarity and ensured that our current picks are still accurate.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/best-earbuds-for-android-devices-120015765.html?src=rss

Here's the biggest tech news stories, from Meta, OpenAI, Nintendo and more for December 21, 2024.

The recent development of ChatBIT has raised significant security concerns.

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Netflixs Senna is a tribute to the legendary F1 driver Ayrton Senna, and Scanline VFX brings his world to life with breathtaking precision. From recreating iconic F1 cars to adrenaline-filled racetracks, their work delivers an authentic and immersive journey into motorsport history.This ability to merge photorealistic CGI seamlessly with live action is the forte of Scanline VFX. From the drenched streets of Monaco to the high-speed drama in So Paulo, every minute detailfrom the reflection on car surfaces to the intensity of race-day atmospherebrings the authenticity to the film.Fasten up your seatbelts with Senna, the stunning visual effects and the story-telling heart, celebrating one of F1s greatest legends. Dont miss out on this visually astounding tribute, available now on Netflix!The post Senna: VFX Breakdown by Scanline VFX appeared first on Vfxexpress.

For those still looking for Christmas gifts, we round up this year's top architecture and design books as part of our review of 2024.Kiosk by David Navarro and Martyna SobeckaSimply named Kiosk, this book features photos of more than 150 modernist, modular kiosks that brighten streets across central and eastern Europe.Authors David Navarro and Martyna Sobecka aimed to draw attention to the surviving, unusual structures that were constructed in factories in the Eastern Bloc from the 1970s to the 1990s.Find out more about Kiosk 100 Women: Architects in Practice by Harriet Harriss, Naomi House, Monika Parrinder and Tom RavenscroftWritten by academics Harriet Harriss, Naomi House, Monika Parrinder and Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft, 100 Women: Architects in Practice showcases the work of architects from 78 different countries.The book contains interviews with some of the world's best-known architects including Liz Diller,Tatiana Bilbao,Mariam Issoufou KamaraandLina Ghotmeh, along with numerous women who have not yet received extensive global attention.Find out more about 100 Women: Architects in Practice Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces by Dominic BradburyPublished by Phaidon, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces is an encyclopedia featuring 450 mid-century-modern buildings from all across the world.The book not only contains many of the key buildings created by the movement's trailblazers but also those designed by more under-represented architects.Find out more about Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces Humanise by Thomas HeatherwickThe book that undoubtedly drew the most attention this year was Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise.In the book, along with a Radio 4 series and initiative of the same name, British designer Heatherwick takes aim at "boring" buildings.Find out more about Humanise Sacred Modernity by Jamie McGregor SmithSacred Modernityaimed to showcase the "unique beauty and architectural innovation" of brutalist churches across Europe.The book contains 139 photographs of 100 churches taken by photographer Jamie McGregor Smith over five years, along with essays by writers Jonathan Meades and Ivica Brnic.Find out more about Sacred Modernity Brutal Wales by Simon PhippsSimon Phipps' follow up to his Brutal North and Brutal London books, Brutal Wales highlights architecture in the brutalist style across the country.Alongside photography of 60 buildings, the book has explanatory texts in both Welsh and English, as well as an introduction by social historian John Grindrod.Find out more about Brutal Wales Donald Judd Furniture by Judd FoundationTheDonald Judd Furniture book contains photos of all the furniture pieces created by the artist for his New York and Marfa, Texas, properties that remain in production.Along with the photos, the book contains archival sketches by Judd, newly commissioned drawings of each piece and several essays by the artist.Find out more about Donald Judd Furniture London Estates by Thaddeus ZupaniLondon Estates documents themodernist council housing built in the UK capital in the post-war period.Described by publisher Fuel as "the most comprehensive photographic document of council housing schemes in the capital", the book was photographed by Thaddeus Zupani.Find out more about London Estates Made in America by Christopher PaynePhotographer Christopher Payne's Made in America book contains images taken over the past decade in the USA's factories.Payne created the book as a way of helping to preserve the legacy of industry in America, while documenting the skill of workers who are featured in the photography.Find out more about Made in America 50 Design Ideas You Really Need to Know by John Jervis The latest book in the 50 ideas series, 50 Design Ideas You Really Need to Know contains essays tracking the evolution of design from the 19th century to today.Written by John Jervis, the book aims to make a broad range of design concepts accessible to a wide audience.Find out more about 50 Design Ideas You Really Need to Know The post The top 10 architecture and design books of 2024 appeared first on Dezeen.

IKEA has announced it will re-release some of its most celebrated vintage designs from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, including a steel-framed shelf that is one of the Swedish furniture brand's most popular products on the resale market.Niels Gammelgaard's 1978 Guide shelf, later renamed Enetri and now reissued as Byakorre, is one of ten designs in IKEA's sixth Nytillverkad collection of reissues, alongside new versions of Gillis Lundgren's 1973 Tajt fold-out lounge chair and Erik Wrts's 1963 oakwood Novette bench.Guide is an open shelving unit with a light galvanised steel frame and practical customisation options that have made it popular with collectors and fans of modernist design, especially on TikTok.IKEA is bringing back its Guide shelf under the name ByakorreThe particleboard shelves are reversible, with white on one side and anthracite grey on the other, and shelf edges in either plain white or different bright colours depending on the placement.The Ikea Museum describes how the design came about after Gammelgaard discovered that the machine making laminate boards could change colours at no extra cost and that their equal 170-centimetre height and length made packaging extremely efficient.The piece can sell for upwards of 800 through resale sites despite its original retail price being just 65 (54).The Mofalla foldable chair is also coming back with the name CoxTwo of Gammelgaard's chairs are also being reissued: the foldable metal-and-canvas Mofalla, originally called Cox when it was released in 1978, and the deep-set powder-coated steel mesh Sklboda lounge chair, originally known as Jrpen in 1983.Sklboda is already on sale after being revived in orange and black in 2023 but is now also available in white, bringing it closer to the original galvanised steel finish.Gammelgaard an architect who has also designed furniture for Fritz Hansen, Frederica and Cappellini told Dezeen that he sought out IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad early in his career because he shared his belief that good design should be affordable and "available to many".Three chairs in IKEA's existing vintage collection are being released in additional colours"When I went to work for Ingvar he said to me: 'You, with your fine education from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, must now do some good for the many people', which was exactly what I aspired to do in my career," Gammelgaard explained."That said, when I started my collaboration with IKEA, my peers in Denmark were a bit snobbish and as I was an architect, it was especially frowned upon."He said he hadn't dreamed while designing the products that they would still be popular 50 years later although their enduring appeal attests to their durability even at the low price point.The Dyvlinge armchair is a rerelease of the Mila chair from 1967"The fact that the past designs have stood the test of time is a testament to the durable materials we used, with products passed down through generations," he said."Reproducing these designs today also proves the design is functional and timeless, and it's so humbling to see them reach a new audience."Other designs in the latest Nytillverkad collection include Lundgren's Tajt chair, rebranded as Vrkumla.Read: Mass production "a possibility to drive progress and change" say IKEA design managersIt features two equally sized square cushions that can either be stacked to form an armchair or set end to end to make a single mattress. Multiples of the chair can also be arranged into a sofa.The cover star of IKEA's 1973 catalogue, Vrkumla is being released in its original denim upholstery.The Guttane side and coffee table is a rerelease of the Novette benchTwo more of Lundgren's chair designs that have already been reissued by IKEA the Dyvlinge swivel chair and Sotens armchair are also being released in additional colours.The 1963 Novette bench, updated as the Guttane side and coffee table, is the oldest reissue in the collection.Designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Erik Wrts, it marries solid oak legs with an oak veneer tabletop and features a distinctive ledge that stops items rolling or sliding off the surface.The cloud textile pattern from 1973 is also being brought backRounding out the sixth Nytillverkad collection are the Kllarhals glass vases, a revival of a design by Anna Efverlund from 1995, and two sets of bed linen adapting a squiggly popcorn pattern by Efverlund from the 90s and a blue-and-white cloud pattern by Sven Fristedt from 1973.IKEA will release all ten of the new Nytillverkad products globally from February 2025.Highlights from this year at IKEA include the launches of Raw Color's Tesammans collection, which quickly sold out, and the retailer's first pet furniture range, titled Utsdd.The post IKEA revives popular 1970s shelf by Niels Gammelgaard in Nytillverkad vintage collection appeared first on Dezeen.